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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,394.88, 438,005.46 and 174,156.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,394.88, 438,005.46 and 174,156.01 is: 240,335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,394.88 : 438,005.46 = 174,156.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,394.88/438,005.46 = 174,156.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,394.88x = 438,005.46 × 174,156.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,394.88x = 76,281,283,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,281,283,271.81/317,394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,335.58

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